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Payslip Generator South Africa (PAYE, UIF and Net Pay)

Short answer: A South African payslip shows gross pay, PAYE from the SARS tables, UIF at 1% from the employee (and 1% from the employer), any other deductions, and net pay. Try the figures below, then let OptiTax prepare the payslip PDFs and the EMP201 working each month.

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Tax year Monthly gross salary (R) Age at the end of the tax year People on your medical aid (you included)

An estimate, worked out in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere or saved.

How it works

Type the monthly gross pay, the employee's age band and medical aid members below.
See PAYE, UIF and net pay worked out from the SARS tables.
On OptiTax for business, payslips are prepared as PDFs and added up into your EMP201 working.

Do it on WhatsApp

Once you are set up, just say: "payroll"

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Frequently asked questions

What must a South African payslip show?

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act asks for, among other things, the employer and employee details, the pay period, gross pay, each deduction and the net pay.

Does it file my EMP201?

No. It prepares the EMP201 figures for you to capture and pay on eFiling. It never submits or pays.

Who can use payroll?

Payroll is for OptiTax small business accounts.

PAYE Calculator South AfricaMonthly PAYE and UIF on a salary, from the SARS tax tables for 2026/27 and 2025/26, with age rebates and the medical scheme credit.EMP201 Due DateWhen the EMP201 and payment are due: the 7th of the next month, or the last business day before it when the 7th is a weekend or public holiday.Income Statement for a Small Business (South Africa)Get a small business income statement (profit and loss) for any number of months from your slips and bank statements, on WhatsApp, with a PDF.

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General information and estimates, not tax advice. OptiTax prepares and organises; you or your registered tax practitioner submit to SARS. Last checked 19/10/2026.